Holder Responsiblities

Maintain premises containing an alarm system in a manner that ensures proper operation of the alarm system.

Maintain the alarm system in a manner that will minimize false alarm notifications.

Respond, or cause a representative to respond, within a reasonable period of time when notified by the city to repair or deactivate a malfunctioning alarm system, to provide access to the premises or to provide security for the premises.

Not intentionally activate an alarm for a reason other than an occurrence of an event that the alarm system was intended to report.

Shall adjust the mechanism, or cause the mechanism to be adjusted, so that an alarm signal will sound for no longer than 10 minutes after being activated

Section 15C - 16(b) - A person who violates a provision of this article is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion of a day during which the violation is committed, continued or permitted. Each offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and not less than: (1) $200 for the first conviction; and (2) $250 for the second and each subsequent.